Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Apoorva wrote: "Hot Tea"

I'm sorry Apoorva, the sign ups for this challenge closed on Dec. 21st. Keep a look out for the next PIFM. Sign ups should be posted around January 18th.

:( :'(

Hi everyone!
I love seeing all of these great recommendations! I have added quite a few to my own tbr!

Reminders have been sent out to those who haven't posted their recommendations yet. Pam and MountainKat are working on theirs, so I didn't include them.

As of now it looks like I may need a few volunteers for re-picks tomorrow morning. Picks are due by 11 am US EST. If you will be available at that time or very shortly after that, and would like to help, please post here in this thread.

Thank you!

I can help with repicks Fran.

Stacie wrote: "I can help with repicks Fran."

Thanks Stacie :)

Fran~ If you need another picker I can help

HeatherMarie wrote: "Fran~ If you need another picker I can help"

Thanks HeatherMarie!

Hi Rebecca! Here are your picks for this month! Let me know if you would me to repick some.

2018 January PIFM Challenge

1. It's a great time to try something new! - Recommend a romance book to your pickee by a new to them author

- Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
- A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean



2. It's also a great time to start something new that could lead to more new somethings - Recommend the first book in a series that is new to your pickee

- Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews *NEW*
- A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield *NEW*



3. Why not try a brand new release in the new year? - Recommend a romance book that has been recently published (in the last 3-6 months)

- The Hookup by Kristen Ashley
- Year One by Nora Roberts



4. I bet those recently added titles are what you are looking forward to most in the new year - Recommend a book that has been recently added to your pickee's tbr shelf (or preferred shelf)

- Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
- The Little Bakery on Rosemary Lane by Ellen Berry



5. January is the first month of the year - Recommend a romance book with a one word title

- Rogue by Rachel Vincent
- Rumors by Anna Godbersen



6. You may have stayed up late on New Year's Eve and just want a shorter story or book to start off the year - Recommend a short romantic story/book

- Cast in Moonlight by Michelle Sagara
- Captivated by Nora Roberts



7. The new year is filled with promise and hope - Recommend an uplifting, feel-good romance

- Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
- In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks



8. There seem to be a lot of college football bowl games on t.v. on New Year's Day - Recommend a sports romance

- It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips *NEW*
- The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton *NEW*

Suzanne wrote: "Hi Rebecca! Here are your picks for this month! Let me know if you would me to repick some.

2018 January PIFM Challenge

1. It's a great time to try something new! - Recommend a romance book to yo..."

Thanks Suzanne.

Sonja wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Hi Sonja,
I hope you like your picks! if you want to change anything just let me know.


1. It's a great time to try something new!-
NEW ~ Down Home Cowboy by Mais..."

I'm glad you like your picks.
7. The new year is filled with promise and hope - Recommend an uplifting, feel-good romance -
And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke. Is this book okay?

Hi Grace! Finally, here are your picks! Things have finally slowed down around here so after a good night's sleep (that still wasn't enough!), I was able to sit down and go through your shelves. I hope one of these appeals to you. =)

1. It's a great time to try something new!- Recommend a romance book to your pickee by a new to them author.
NEW: Big Rock by Lauren Blakely - Wonderful and works for the FAC too!
TBR: The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen - I am loving this series!

2. It's also a great time to start something new that could lead to more new somethings - Recommend the first book in a series that is new to your pickee.
NEW: Barely Breathing by Pamela Clare - Love her books!
TBR: January Girl by Mari Carr - I haven't read this one, but it looks like we goth enjoyed the Wild Irish series that precedes this!

3. Why not try a brand new release in the new year? - Recommend a romance book that has been recently published.
NEW: Beautiful Mistake by Vi Keeland - So good!
TBR: Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward - I haven't read this, but I've really enjoyed other books by her and this is on my short list!

4. I bet those recently added titles are what you are looking forward to most in the new year - Recommend a book that has been recently added to your pickee's tbr shelf (or preferred shelf).
NEW: The V Card by Lauren Blakely and Lili Valence - Again FAC and I'm really looking forward to this!
TBR: Polar Bared by Eve Langlais - Her books are always fun and I liked this series!

5. January is the first month of the year - Recommend a romance book with a one word title.
NEW: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - Laugh out loud funny, the audio is fabulous!
TBR: Garrett by Sawyer Bennett - Loving this series!

6. You may have stayed up late on New Year's Eve and just want a shorter story or book to start off the year - Recommend a short romantic story/book.
NEW: Do Over by Mari Carr or Shaken by Dee Tenorio - Loved these both!
TBR: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye - All three of these are my favorites to recommend when I need to suggest shorter books, they are so good!!

7. The new year is filled with promise and hope - Recommend an uplifting, feel-good romance.
NEW: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey - So good and funnyI love the Kowalskis and their Tournaments of Doom!
TBR: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Great book, and one of the best grovel scenes ever!!

8. There seem to be a lot of college football bowl games on t.v. on New Year's Day- Recommend a sports romance.
NEW: The Player by K. Bromberg - I recently listened to this, great audio, and loved it, but there is a HUGE cliffhanger!!
TBR: Fighting Shadows by Aly Martinez - So good!

Happy Reading!!

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Happy Holidays Shadowflakemood! Here are your January picks! I somehow managed to pick 8 new and 8 from your tbr list. Hope you enjoy and have a great holiday season!

new-to-you author — These are..."

Hi ☘KathyD☘,

thank you! After going through your list I am totally excited and can't wait to start reading. I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Brett wrote: "Hot cocoa for me!"

Hi Brett,

apologies for the delayed post. I was on vacation without a laptop and I really couldn't pick from my phone. Here is my list for you:

1. Romance book by a new (to you) author:
by Susan Fanetti

2. First book in a series that is new to you:
by Brittainy C. Cherry

3. Brand new release:

by Mia Sheridan, NEW
by Gena Showalter, TBR

4. Recently added to your tbr shelf (or preferred shelf):
by Corinne Michaels, TBR

5. Romance book with a one word title:

by Debra Anastasia, NEW
by R.L. Mathewson, TBR

6. Short romantic story/book:

by K.J. Charles, NEW
by Jennifer James, TBR

7. Uplifting, feel-good romance:

by Mariana Zapata, NEW
by Penny Reid, TBR

8. Sports romance:

by Tillie Cole, NEW
by Elle Kennedy, TBR

I hope you can find some interesting picks. Happy Holidays and happy reading!

Hey Fran, I can help with repicks if you need me. Won't be able to get started on them immediately, but probably within an hour or so after they're assigned.

Snowflakemood wrote: "Brett wrote: "Hot cocoa for me!"

Hi Brett,

apologies for the delayed post. I was on vacation without a laptop and I really couldn't pick from my phone. Here is my list for you:

1. Romance book b..."

Thank you so much! I see a couple I want to read!

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Fran, I can help with repicks if you need me. Won't be able to get started on them immediately, but probably within an hour or so after they're assigned."

It would be even longer for me, but I can do them if you need me. =)

Hi True.magic. Thanks for being patient while I was traveling.

Something New Author TBR. Alejandro's Sexy Secret New Heir Untamed

New Series TBR Jewels of the Sun New You Say It First

New Release TBR. The V Card NEW Wilde in Love

Recently added to TBR About a Girl Rainshadow Road

One Word Title TBR Ingo New Angelfall

Short Book TBR PS... You're Mine New Holiday Wishes

Uplifting TBR The Cowboy's Valentine Bride New The Duchess Deal

Sports TBR The PlayerNew Just This Once

Nancy H wrote: "Hot Tea, for sure!"
Sorry it took so long for me to make your picks - you have a lot of really good suggestions on your TBR list! I added some new to you books, but most are from your TBR list. Happy Reading!

1. It's a great time to try something new!-
This one is actually new to me too, but a coworker suggested it to me - and well the title itself sounds fun!

2. It's also a great time to start something new that could lead to more new somethings-
This author is amazing! I haven't read this book yet but I have read others in the series.
Another new one for you; I am a big big fan of Suzanne Wright & usually I can be found anxiously awaiting her next book.


3. Why not try a brand new release in the new year?-
You had another Lauren Blakely book on your TBR list so I thought you might enjoy this one too.

4. I bet those recently added titles are what you are looking forward to most in the new year-
I have to be honest - I saw this on your TBR and added it solely for the title! It was enough to capture my interest.
This was another recent addition to your TBR list that looked like a fun read.

5. January is the first month of the year-
I actually just got the first book of this series for Christmas and have been so excited to start it.
This one looked really good and I actually ended up adding it to my TBR list.

6. You may have stayed up late on New Year's Eve and just want a shorter story or book to start off the year-
I wasn't quite sure what constituted as a short book but this one is just over 100 pages apparently, that's short right?

7. The new year is filled with promise and hope-
I'm very interested in how this book is because it sounds hilarious!

8. There seem to be a lot of college football bowl games on t.v. on New Year's Day-
Not your average sports romance - it's actually about golf but it counts as a sport - but I recently read it and thought it was very good.

Sarah wrote: "Hi Scarlett!!

So sorry for the delay, I had a lot of fun picking these books for you.

1. It's a great time to try something new!
TBR: Throttled by Elizabeth Lee..."

These all look great and I'm very excited to read them - both the ones from my TBR & the new ones! Thanks a bunch!

Lauren wrote: "Hi, Pam! I saw a lot of romantic suspense and mysteries on your read shelf, so I tried my best to skew that way. We don’t have too many books in common, and I used the pick-it-challenge shelf to ch..."

Thanks Lauren--lots of good choices here--both new to me and revisiting my TBR. Hope everyone is healthy and you have gotten some sleep!

Palbachan~Here are your picks. I hope you can find something to enjoy this month.

1. It's a great time to try something new!- Recommend a romance book to your pickee by a new to them author
A Discovery of Witches (New)

2. It's also a great time to start something new that could lead to more new somethings- Recommend the first book in a series that is new to your pickee
Garden Spells (New)

3. Why not try a brand new release in the new year?- Recommend a romance book that has been recently published (in the last 3-6 months)
Friend Request(TBR)

4. I bet those recently added titles are what you are looking forward to most in the new year- Recommend a book that has been recently added to your pickee's tbr shelf (or preferred shelf)
Memoirs of a Geisha (TBR)

5. January is the first month of the year- Recommend a romance book with a one word title
Lolita (TBR)

6. You may have stayed up late on New Year's Eve and just want a shorter story or book to start off the year- Recommend a short romantic story/book
Haveli (TBR)

7. The new year is filled with promise and hope-Recommend an uplifting, feel-good romance
Sense and Sensibility (New)

8. There seem to be a lot of college football bowl games on t.v. on New Year's Day- Recommend a sports romance
The Princess Bride (New)

Pam wrote: "Hi True.magic. Thanks for being patient while I was traveling.

Something New Author TBR. Alejandro's Sexy Secret New Heir Untamed

New Series TBR [book:Jewels of ..."


Thank you Pam!! Awesome picks !! I'm definitely planning on read all of it !!

Happy Reading for you and for every one and Happy New Year!!

I'm here too Fran if you need me for repicks. It will take me awhile as well since while looking through picks I tend to add to my TBR. Hahahaha

Thanks for all of the offers for help with re-picks! We had an almost perfect month, thanks to all who got their picks in!

Fran picks for Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress
Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress picks for KathyD pick shelf must
Stacie picks for Diane-Firefly mng picking

Hey Diane!! Here are your picks!

1. It's a great time to try something new!- Recommend a romance book to your pickee by a new to them author
NEW: The Five Stages of Falling in Love I just finished my 3rd book by this author and I really like her.

2. It's also a great time to start something new that could lead to more new somethings- Recommend the first book in a series that is new to your pickee
TBR: Everywhere and Every Way She's a great author, really enjoy her stuff.
NEW: RUSH A short series with just this one and a followup but I thought it was a beautiful story.

3. Why not try a brand new release in the new year?- Recommend a romance book that has been recently published (in the last 3-6 months)
TBR: A New Leash on Love
NEW: Year One I know she isn't a new to you author but this book was great and it's the newest published romance that I've read.

4. I bet those recently added titles are what you are looking forward to most in the new year- Recommend a book that has been recently added to your pickee's tbr shelf (or preferred shelf)

TBR: Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas
TBR: Animal Attraction

5. January is the first month of the year- Recommend a romance book with a one word title

TBR: Madly
NEW: Trust Totally different than her other books

6. You may have stayed up late on New Year's Eve and just want a shorter story or book to start off the year- Recommend a short romantic story/book

TBR: Holiday Spirits
NEW: Ain't He Precious?

7. The new year is filled with promise and hope-Recommend an uplifting, feel-good romance

TBR: Worth the Fall
NEW: Our Totally, Ridiculous, Made-up Christmas Relationship I know it's got Christmas in the title and Christmas is over but this book was so cute that I couldn't help but smile all the way through and after I read it.

8. There seem to be a lot of college football bowl games on t.v. on New Year's Day- Recommend a sports romance

NEW: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

Hi Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress!

Here you go.....I hope you find something good here!

1. It's a great time to try something new!- both new to you authors-
Dirty Doctor
Dark Fancy or Dragonfly Kisses

2. It's also a great time to start something new that could lead to more new somethings-
Rough & Tumble- tbr
The Hookup- new

3. Why not try a brand new release in the new year?-
Well Hung-tbr- also the FAC for January!
Cocky Chef-tbr

4. I bet those recently added titles are what you are looking forward to most in the new year-
Follow
Kissing Tolstoy

5. January is the first month of the year-
Smut-tbr- so cute

6. You may have stayed up late on New Year's Eve and just want a shorter story or book to start off the year-
Tamed By The Outlaw-new- stand-alone in a series
Four For Christmas- tbr

7. The new year is filled with promise and hope-
Fix Her Up-new
The One In My Heart- new- I really enjoyed this one

8. There seem to be a lot of college football bowl games on t.v. on New Year's Day-
Out of Bounds- tbr

Happy Reading!

Stacie wrote: "Hey Diane!! Here are your picks!

1. It's a great time to try something new!- Recommend a romance book to your pickee by a new to them author
NEW: The Five Stages of Falling in Love..."

Thanks for the great picks Stacie! I'm looking forward to trying out some of these titles.

Yay! I got picks and I get to pick for KathyD. I'm going to work on your picks now Kathy. As soon as my laptop is booted up :)

Thanks Fran :)

Here my picks for KathyD

1. Dark Lover - tbr (love this series)
Mr. Big - new

2. The Bourbon Kings - tbr
Burn for You - new

3. North of Need - tbr
The Ones Who Got Away - new (pub. 1/2/18)

4. Deadly Silence - tbr
Without Merit - new

5. Capture - tbr
Crash - new

6. High-Risk Fever - new
A Demon and His Psycho - new (doesn't have to be read in order)

7. Forgotten Sins - tbr
A Laird for all Time - new

8. No Limits - tbr
Challenge - new

Happy Reading!

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Here my picks for KathyD

1. Dark Lover - tbr (love this series)
Mr. Big - new

2. The Bourbon Kings - tbr
Burn for You - new

3. [book:..."

Thanks Carmen!!! I can't wait to reread some of these and jump into the new ones you picked! =)

Thanks so much Stacie and Carmen for your speedy picking!

Ok everyone, all picks are given, and now the hard part......waiting until January 1st to begin reading!

Hi Scarlett,
Your picks for me look great, and I can't wait to get started. I will let you know what I decide to read first; there are so many good ones that it will be difficult to decide! Thank you!

Oh no the waiting. Hahahaha

Lol true dat, Carmen!

I like C. Hot Cocoa

Sonja, just finished and loved it (4.5 stars for me). I have to admit that it was on my currently reading shelf already (and I was sort of half way through it...) when you recommended it to me though, so I'll definitely be reading another one (maybe another Dresden Files :)

Hi Pam ..

I just finished reading The Player and I loved it that I am going to read the 2ed book of the Series.

Carina,

Finished my first pick -it was a great read! Love this series!

On to pick #2!

Rachel C. wrote: "Sonja, just finished and loved it (4.5 stars for me). I have to admit that it was on my currently reading shelf already (and I was sort of half way through it...) when y..."
Hey, it still counts, Rachel C! ;) And if it was that good, why fight it, right? lol

January PIFM Challenge
Read: 16/16

✔ 1. New Author TBR Alejandro's Sexy Secret January 10, 2018 New Heir Untamed January 9, 2018

✔2. New Series TBR Jewels of the Sun January 19, 2018 New You Say It First January 20, 2018

✔3. New Release TBR The V Card January 20, 2018 New Wilde in Love January 20, 2018


✔ 4. Recently added to TBR About a Girl January 18, 2018 New Rainshadow Road January 21, 2018

✔ 5. One Word Title TBR Ingo January 15, 2018 New Angelfall January 4, 2018

✔6. Short Book TBR PS... You're Mine January 17, 2018 New Holiday Wishes January 18, 2018

✔7. Uplifting TBR The Cowboy's Valentine Bride January 16, 2018 New The Duchess Deal January 3, 2018

✔ 8. Sports TBR The Player January 2, 2018 New Just This Once January 8, 2018

I just finished my first book How to Fall in Love by Cecelia Ahern. This one wasn't on my TBR list and I decided to give it a try and am I ever glad I did! I really enjoyed it. It wasn't the typical romance I am used to but am so glad I found a new author :)

Sarah wrote: "I just finished my first book How to Fall in Love by Cecelia Ahern. This one wasn't on my TBR list and I decided to give it a try and am I ever glad I did! I really en..."

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)

HeatherMarie wrote: "Jenny January PIFM 2018 List

Hey Jenny! Looked through your books and saw that your “favorites”, “best book boyfriend” & top rated books were contemporaries skewing towards young adult & new adult..."

Hi HeatherMarie!
I've finished my first pick: - I really enjoyed it! Thanks for the pick!

Hi Scarlett,
I finished my first pick Afterglow , and it was good. It was an older book that has been sitting on my shelves forever, and since it was short, I decided to kick off the month with it. It is funny and of course predictable, but a pleasant read nonetheless. (Although I can't see today's women accepting the machinations of the hero at one point, but suspending disbelief always works!) Thanks for the push to read it!

Stacie,

I read my first pick and enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation.

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Happy Holidays Shadowflakemood! Here are your January picks! I somehow managed to pick 8 new and 8 from your tbr list. Hope you enjoy and have a great holiday season!

new-to-you author — These are..."

Hey ☘KathyD☘,

here is my current update:

it's ★★★ (more 2,5 actually): the book is super funny and I liked Liam a lot, but Indy became my perfect depiction of TSTL heroine

it's ★★★★: this book is OMG, where to start? Great characters with baggage, well defined personality and a bit of attitude. Their romance is a bit bittersweet and feels very real, the writing is also top notch. So why just 4 stars? Because a proper epilogue is missing...and I craved it, and now I have to wait till July for the sequel (which is not about them though).

also ★★★★: a brilliant follow-up of Superhero.

★★★★: I wanted to read this for a while but hesitated to put it on my to-read shelf. Thank you for picking it, it's been quite a cosy read.

only ★★ (more a 1.5): well, what to say...nor the story or the characters are bad, there is just too much sex. There is basically only sex with a bit of story on the side, which is a pity because I would have enjoyed it otherwise.

So far it's been a great reading month, coming up next are Ethan, Always, and Nuts.

Carrie wrote: "Hi HeatherMarie, I got your picks up quicker then I thought. I hadn't read anything from your preferred shelf, but I found some that looked interesting. All books that I have picked under "new" I h..."

Carrie! loved Before the Devil Breaks You & really liked Warcross🎧- it had a Leroy Jenkins joke ☺️- a laugh kinda bubbled out of me at that point- got some really weird looks from strangers- so thanks!😉
Next on the docket are Slammed & Heist Society- enjoying both so far- Thanks!

jenny wrote: " I've finished my first pick: Bossman by Vi Keeland - I really enjoyed it! Thanks for the pick!
"

Yay Jenny- glad you enjoyed it!

HeatherMarie wrote: "Carrie wrote: "Hi HeatherMarie, I got your picks up quicker then I thought. I hadn't read anything from your preferred shelf, but I found some that looked interesting. All books that I have picked ..."

Loved the Leroy Jenkins reference. Leerrooy Jenkins!!